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Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1992

Cyberpunk, about virtual reality and organized crime, set in big city.

“Like many of Stephenson's novels, its themes include history, linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, religion, computer science, politics, cryptography, memetics, and philosophy.”
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A Fall of MoondustNovel

Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1961

Hard science fiction, set in the moon.

“One of the high points of each tour is a cruise around the Sea of Thirst, a body of volcanic dust, in a specially designed vessel called the Selene On a perfectly routine voyage one day the Selene suddenly disappears.”
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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958

Space opera, about aliens and space exploration, set in space.

“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Podkayne of MarsNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1963

Space opera, about coming of age, set in space and mars.

“Poddy has one goal in life, to be the first female starship captain.”
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TripodsSeries

series4 books1967

completed

Post-apocalyptic, about aliens and rebellion and revolution, set in our world.

“The first two books were the basis of a science fiction TV series, produced in the United Kingdom in the 1980s.”
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FridayNovel

Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1982

About genetic engineering and identity, set in north america.

“Artificial humans are widely resented, and much of the story deals with Friday's struggle both against prejudice and to conceal her enhanced attributes from other humans.”
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